Finding the Third Proportional to 162,644 and 352,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,644 and 352,436 is: 763,699.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,644 : 352,436 = 352,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,644/352,436 = 352,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,644x = 352,436 × 352,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,644x = 124,211,134,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,211,134,096/162,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,699.45
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